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L18 GFL

1998 BMW 528

Maroon Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,587 mi
Last recorded242,587 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 GFL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 242,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm & bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 242,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm & bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 237,178 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

bonnet catch poor

rear pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 237,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

bonnet catch poor

rear pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 233,764 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 230,059 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Adjusters broken both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 230,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front bannana arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Adjusters broken both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 226,005 miles

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

N/S/F lower sill accident damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil weep from rear axle

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 226,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

N/S/F lower sill accident damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil weep from rear axle

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 221,042 miles

Brake pedal travel long but not to floor

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

N/S/F lower sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 216,543 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 216,484 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all rear axle bushers worn

o/s/f h/lamp slightly low

slight play in all ant roll bars

Pass 18 May 2011 211,957 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 201,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog cracked

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 29 Apr 2010 201,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog cracked

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 2 May 2009 192,210 miles

nearside brake flexi hose perishing.

Pass 17 May 2008 181,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2007 166,964 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brake hozes slightly perished.

Pass 15 May 2006 151,997 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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L18 GFL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Maroon with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 GFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L18 GFL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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